Jun
07
2012
Free2Play: Ending Child Trafficking Through Baseball
Melissa Everyday Abolitionist 0
Check out Free2Play from Not for Sale: Players from around the MLB are joining with Not For Sale to use baseball in the fight against child slavery. Through the Free2Play app, you can join the fight in a new and fun way. Give freedom to children around the world through the stats of your favorite baseball players. For example, you can pledge $1 every time Matt Holliday hits a home run, or you can give $5 for every game your favorite team wins. The players, stats, and donation amount are completely up to you. Through education, sports, and music, Free2PlayRead more
Jan
03
2012
STF featured on The Lusso Report
Emily Everyday Abolitionist, Press, STF News 0
Lusso Bags was founded by Nicole to help empower women in Kolkata, India. Their Mrs. Bird Shoe & Accessory Bag is a personal favorite of mine and the perfect gift or travel accessory. The Lusso Report is their blog featuring stories and tips for travel, fashion and socially conscious living. Today they featured an interview with me – thanks guys! Check it out to see some of my favorite things and learn more about STF. Here are a few of their questions and my answers. Q: Why do you care about human trafficking issues? A: I don’t see how someone canRead more
Jun
03
2011
Everyday Abolitionist: Paula Heron
Melissa Books & Resources, Everyday Abolitionist 3
Everyday Abolitionist is a recurring feature on the blog where we’ll hear firsthand from someone using their skills, talents, and opportunities to fight trafficking. This time around we have Paula Heron. She’s a triathlete who’s using her skills to let people know about trafficking and raise money to fight it. In just over 2 weeks on June 18th and 19th, she’ll complete a 27-hour triathlon to fight for the 27 million people enslaved around the world—and that earns her our utmost respect. Find out more at Tri4freedom.com. How did you first find out about human trafficking? A movie on TVRead more